It is believed that depression
causes most teenage
suicides,
but this creates a new question - what causes the depression?
A person just doesn't wake up one morning with depression.
Psychologists believe that some people have a genetic tendency towards
depression, some people develop depression
because of environmental triggers, and some people can have both genetic
and environmental triggers,
(See "Teen Depression and it's Causes").

As
Jared's mom, I welcome you to my grief project, JaredStory.com.
You will find an abundance of stories about Jared, research
concerning bullying, depression, suicide prevention and suicide, as
well as some motherly advise to help those thinking about suicide or those
who have been through bullying, depression and/or a loss by suicide.
There are pages with serious subject matter, as well as pages filled with
laughter. ..

If
you are studying bullying,
(teen)
depression
and suicide, be sure to check out the advertisers on site. By supporting
the advertisers on JaredStory.com, you keep this website active on the
web.

If
you have had thoughts of suicide, be sure and read,
"Teenage
Suicide - Been There, Done That" and if you are
feeling down, be sure and read my favorite story about Jared, "The
Skittles War," and make, (and eat) Jared's favorite cake, "Dirt
Cake," which I call, "Worm Cake." It will take you back to the
happy moments in your own life and you will forget your troubles for a
time.

Jared's
loss filled our lives with grief,
but the healing has come. Our family has found hope in understanding
Jared's purpose in life and in The
Meaning of Life. (Be sure and read "Commit
Suicide, and go where?") We were
left behind with only memories of Jared, some good, some bad, but our healing
journey goes on and will for the rest of our lives.